Vaccinations
Young animals are like kids–keeping them safe and happy is a never-ending job. Pet vaccinations are a relatively inexpensive but essential way to protect their health.
In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, pet vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s essential to administer vaccinations when pets are puppies and kittens because their young immune systems are still developing and need protection to stay healthy.
While any medical treatment involves a small degree of risk, the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects of vaccinations. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur. Vaccinating your pet also contributes to the broader community’s health by helping to control and eliminate contagious diseases. Regular vaccination schedules, tailored to your pet’s specific needs, ensure optimal protection throughout their life.
Customized for Your Pet & Your Life
Which vaccines should your pet have? Core vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. Core vaccines include:
- Rabies (dogs and cats)
- DA2PPV – Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and Parainfluenza (dogs)
- FVRCP – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (cats)
We recommend Bordetella and canine influenza shots for dogs who frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they socialize with other canines. Depending on your dog’s risk of exposure, we may also recommend leptospirosis and Lyme vaccines.
Even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they are still at risk of exposure to diseases from outside sources. Indoor pets can still come into contact with harmful pathogens through windows, other pets, or even on your clothing. Ensuring they receive the appropriate vaccinations protects them from potential illnesses. Additionally, keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date contributes to a healthier home environment for your family. Your Animal Care Center of Hudson veterinarian can advise which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on their age, health, and lifestyle.
Wellness Care for Dogs
This is where your pup’s best life begins! Comprehensive preventative dog care is essential to ensuring our pets are happy and healthy today and also helps provide them with as many good years with you as possible. Animal Care Center of Hudson recommends annual wellness exams for all adult pets!
Vaccinations: Keeping your canine up to date on immunizations and booster shots is a highly effective way to prevent many common diseases and infections like distemper and rabies. Beyond those core vaccines, your pet’s age, lifestyle, and likely exposure to certain diseases will be evaluated before we recommend additional inoculations.
Dental Care: Imagine what your teeth would be like if you never cleaned them. Well, the same thing is happening to your dog’s teeth without good oral care. We recommend annual dental cleanings and can show you tips for brushing your pet’s teeth. This can reduce the need for expensive extractions and more serious dental work down the line.
Parasite Control: Fleas, ticks, worms – preventing them in the first place is much easier and ultimately less expensive than getting rid of them after they’ve infested your pet. We recommend monitoring your pet and having them screened for internal parasites regularly. We also offer a variety of alternatives for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
Proper Nutrition: There’s so much confusion about what to feed dogs. Grain-free kibble? Home-cooked meals? Raw food diet? Proper nutrition is so important to your pet’s good health, and we can help you figure out what is best for your pet and your lifestyle.
Behavioral Evaluation: Changes in mood or behavior can often be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Swiftly addressing these shifts can help to identify and treat the root cause.
Skin and Coat Care: Grooming and washing are fundamental aspects of proper pet hygiene. Proper skin and hair care can prevent things like mange, matting, bacterial infections, and more.
Exercise: Regular workouts support musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in dogs of all ages, as well as improve their overall mental well-being.
Senior Animals: At Animal Care Center of Hudson, we love senior pets! We also know that preventative dog care is even more significant for them. Dogs age much more rapidly than humans, so diseases and illnesses progress faster as well. We recommend twice-yearly exams and screenings for seniors to help prolong and improve the quality of their lives.
Wellness Care for Cats
This is where your cat’s best life begins! Comprehensive preventative cat care is essential to ensuring our pets are happy and healthy today and also helps provide them with as many good years with you as possible. Animal Care Center of Hudson recommends annual wellness exams for all adult pets!
Vaccinations: Keeping your feline friend up to date on immunizations and booster shots is a highly effective way to prevent many common diseases and infections like distemper and rabies. Beyond those core vaccines, your cat’s age, lifestyle, and likely exposure to certain diseases will be evaluated before we recommend additional inoculations.
Dental Care: Imagine what your teeth would be like if you never cleaned them. Well, the same thing is happening to your cat’s teeth without good oral care. We recommend annual dental cleanings and can show you tips for brushing your pet’s teeth. This can reduce the need for expensive extractions and more serious dental work down the line.
Parasite Control: Fleas, ticks, worms – preventing them in the first place is much easier and ultimately less expensive than getting rid of them after they’ve infested your pet. We recommend monitoring your pet and having them screened for internal parasites regularly. We also offer a variety of alternatives for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
Proper Nutrition: There’s so much confusion about what to feed pets. Grain-free kibble? Home-cooked meals? Raw food diet? Proper nutrition is so important to your pet’s good health, and we can help you figure out what is best for your pet and your lifestyle.
Behavioral Evaluation: Changes in mood or behavior can often be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Cats in particular are very adept at hiding signs of illness! Swiftly addressing these shifts can help to identify and treat the root cause.
Skin and Coat Care: Grooming and washing are fundamental aspects of proper pet hygiene. Proper skin and hair care can prevent things like mange, matting, bacterial infections, and more.
Exercise: Regular workouts support musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in cats of all ages, as well as improve their overall mental well-being.
Senior Animals: At Animal Care Center of Hudson, we love senior pets! We also know that preventative cat care is even more significant for them. Cats age much more rapidly than humans, so diseases and illnesses progress faster as well. We recommend twice-yearly exams and screenings for seniors to help prolong and improve the quality of their lives.
We know that every furry friend is different! Our veterinarians tailor a plan to best fit your pet, your family, and your lifestyle. Call us today at 715-386-8878 to schedule your wellness exam!